Question

Solve for x.

Answer 1

Answer:

x < -6

Step-by-step explanation:

-5x - 8 > 22

Add 8 to both sides:  -5x > 30

Divide both sides by 5:  -x > 6

Divide both sides by -1 (reverse sign):  x < -6

Answer 2

Answer:

x < -6

Step-by-step explanation:

First we want to move all terms not containing x to the right side

-5x > 22 + 8

-5x > 30

Then we want to divide

-5x/5 < 30/-5

30/-5

x < - 6